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Word Origin & History

luna late 14c. as an alchemical name for "Silver;" 1520s as "moon," from L. luna "moon," from *leuksna- (cf. O.C.S. luna "moon," O.Pruss. lauxnos "stars," M.Ir. luan "light, moon"), from the same source as lux, lumen "light." The luna moth (1884) so called for the crescent-shaped markings on its wings.

Example Sentences for luna

Olive rested her eyes for some moments upon Mrs. Luna, without speaking.

"They can't take this, at least," sighed McLaurin as they retreated from Luna.

He followed Luna up the stairs to the outer door, and watched the big mill foreman as he walked down the trail to the mill.

There he emerges into moonlight; for Luna has again looked out.

Her oars lapped the waves and sent back their brave message as she turned into the cove that faced Luna Land.

That we 'll all go back and lunch at the 'Luna;' for there's no-nothing to fight about.

Ransom exclaimed, falling into the tone which Mrs. Luna always found so unsatisfactory.

Now go on and tell them about the old man in the dome-house on Luna.

"It's never time to say such things as those," Mrs. Luna remarked, arranging her laces.

Luna strolled on, her eyes upon the ground, moving her fingers as if counting.